Cops for Kids at Christmas

With the holiday season upon us the Mason City Police Department Local Unit 18 of the Iowa State Police Association is preparing for its annual Cops for Kids at Christmas event. For years, The Cops for Kids at Christmas program, formerly called “Shop with a Cop,” has helped to brighten the holidays for over a thousand disadvantaged children and their families. Each year Unit 18 member officers meet with their young guests and their families and spend time shopping together at local businesses helping them pick out both necessities as well as a special toy.

Mason City Police Department’s Local Unit 18 is currently conducting a fundraising letter campaign to gain contributions for this valuable program. If Unit 18 is to be able to continue helping in this way, we need help from people who care about the quality of life of these kids. If you have not received a letter but would still like to contribute you can do so by sending a check to Mason City Police Department ISPA Unit 18 at 78 S Georgia Ave, Mason City, Iowa 50401. Please make checks out to Mason City Police Department ISPA Unit 18.

On behalf of Local Unit 18 and everyone at the Mason City Police Department, thank you for your support of the Cops for Kids at Christmas program. Your generosity is what makes the program possible. Download a copy of the letter below:

At the November 19, 2013 City Council Meeting Police Chief Michael Lashbrook presented five officers with the Department's Life Saving Medal of Honor, for their actions on May 2, 2013. The quick planning and decisive actions of these officers saved a young Mason City woman who was being repeatedly stabbed by an assailant intent on taking her life. Her attacker later plead guilty to Attempted Murder.

Mason City Police Officers
Receive Sullivan Brother's Award

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Officer Receives Award

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